Monday, November 30, 2009

Review - Guardian of Destiny by Lynn Lowery

Mordavia is a land of magic and wonder. From the Tower of Wardrick, where the Guardians use their ancient magic and mysterious secrets to protect the kingdom, to the barrens of Scrag Fang, the land is a heaven to some and a hell to those who will stop at nothing to conquer it.

Melisha Nightsbane, the second in command of the Guardians of Wardrick, has held everything in her hands at one time, even true love, until it was ripped from her grasp and heart two years ago. But when Patyn Brighthand, the man who broke her heart returns on a mission to save the world, she finds herself on the adventure of her life. One that will reveal secrets that will change history and her heart, forever.

This book is not bad. It has well rounded characters, a smooth plot, and an interesting twist. The problem is that it just is not exciting. There is not enough time given to the build up of a tension, neither between the characters or in the over all plot. Furthermore, there is a lot that happens in exposition, and it is always better to show than to tell.